Sprint A640 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sprint PCS Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Navigating Through Phone Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Call Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Lock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing My Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Erasing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Data Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

2E. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

2F. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Wireless Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

2G. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . .103

Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Phone Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

2I. Using the Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Storing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Order Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Settings and Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

2J. Using Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Ready Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Making and Receiving a Sprint PCS Ready Link Call . . . . . . . . . 146

Adding and Editing Ready Link Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Erasing Ready Link List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Updating Sprint PCS Ready Link Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Managing Sprint PCS Ready Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

2K. Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . .167

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Using SMS Voice Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

3B. Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Sprint PCS Vision Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Accessing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Sprint PCS Vision FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

3C. Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . 218

Creating Your Own Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . 221

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . .223

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . 227

Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Radiofrequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

Welcome to Sprint

Sprint is committed to bringing you the best wireless technology available.

network from the ground up, so all your services – whether it’s Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS® Picture Mail – will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS® Network.

This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of your phone.

We built our complete, nationwide

Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.

Introduction

This Phone Guide introduces you to Sprint PCS Service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started

⽧ Section 2: Your P hon e

⽧ Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features

⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.

You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.

Phone Guide Note:

WAR NI NG

Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS to access the most recent version of the phone guide.

Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on page 225 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Your Phone’s Menu

The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 28.

CONTACTS (RIGHT SOFTKEY)

PRESS MENU TO DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING:

VOI CE KIT

1: Voice Service

1: Digit Dialing 2: Sensitivity 3: Choice Lists 4: Sound 5: Voice Launch 6: About

2: Voice Memo

1: Record 2: Review

MESSAGING

1: Send Message

1: Text Message 2: Picture Mail 3: Handwr. Msg 4: VoiceSMS

2: Text Message

1: Inbox 2: Outbox 3: Drafts 4: Send Text

3: Picture Mail

1: Inbox 2: Send Picture 3: Send Handwr. Msg

4: VoiceSMS

5: IM & Email

1: PCS Mail 2: AOL 3: MSN 4: Yahoo! 5: Earthlink 6: Other

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6: Voicemail

1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope

7: Chat & Dating

8: Settings

1: Notification

1: Message and Icon 2: Icon only

2: Sending Options

1: Priority (Normal/Urgent) 2: Call Back #

3: Preset Messages

1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled. 8: I’ll be there at 9: What time does it start? 10: I love you! 11: [Empty] 12: [Empty] 13: [Empty] 14: [Empty] 15: [Empty] 16: [Empty] 17: [Empty] 18: [Empty] 19: [Empty] 20: [Empty]

4: Edit Signature (On/Off)

5: Message Alerts

1: Alert Volume

1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail

2: Alert Type

1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail

3: Reminder

1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min

6: Save in Outbox (Yes/No)

7: Auto Erase (Yes/No)

8: VoiceSMS Options

1: Speakerphone (On/Off) 2: From Name

TO OL S

1: Bluetooth

2: Today

3: Scheduler

4: Task List

5: Countdown

6: Memo Pad

7: World Time

1: Options (DST Setting)

8: Alarm Clock

1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3

9: Calculator

0: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information)

PICTURES

1: Camera

Press the right softkey while in camera mode to view the following options:

1: Self Timer

1: Off 2: 5 Sec 3: 10 Sec

2: Fun Tools

1: Fun Frames

1: Off 2: Love Letter 3: Merry Christmas 4: Movie Star 5: Top Secret 6: Dollar 7: Memories 8: Robinhood 9: Roses for Love 10: Love 11: Stars 12: Beans

2: Color Tones

1: Auto 2: Sepia 3: Mono 4: Warm 5: Cool

3: Controls

1: Brightness

2: White Balance

1: Auto 2: Sunny 3: Cloudy 4: Tungsten 5: Fluorescent 6: Manual

4: Settings

1: Resolution

1: High: 640x480 2: Med: 320x240 3: Low: 224x168

2: Quality

1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy

3: Shutter Sound

1: Shutter 1-6 2: Say Cheese 3: Off

4: Auto Erase (On/Off)

5: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen)

5: Review Pictures

2: My Pictures

1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone

3: Online Albums

1: View Albums 2: Upload Picture

4: Order Prints

5: Settings and Info

1: Account Info 2: View Mode (Full Screen/Wide Screen)

CALL HISTORY

1: Outgoing Calls

2: Incoming Calls

3: Missed Calls

4: Recent Calls

WEB

SETTINGS

1: Display

1: Screen Saver

1: Preset Image

1: Red Flower 2: Reflection 3: Sandglass 4: Pattern 5: Skyscraper 6: Sprint 7: Video 8: Launch Pad 9: World Time 10: Calendar 11: Dual Clock 12: Analog Clock

2: My Content

3: My Albums

2: Menu Style

1: Grid style 1 2: Grid style 2 3: List style

3: Incoming Call

1: With Caller ID

1: Preset Animation

2: My Content

3: My Albums

2: No Caller ID

1: Preset Animation

2: My Content

3: My Albums

4: Dialing Font

1: Color

1: Basic 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome 4: Hyphenate

2: Size

1: Large 2: Medium 3: Small

5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom)

6: Backlight

1: Main Display

1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds

2: Keypad

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1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off

3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off)

4: Brightness

1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest

2: Sounds

1: Ringer Type

1: Voice Calls

1: With Caller ID

1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: My Contents

2: No Caller ID

1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: My Contents

2: Ready Link

1: Default 2: Sound 1-6

3: Messages

1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail

4: Schedule

1: Single Tones 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: My Contents

5: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive)

2: Volume

1: Ringer

1: Ringer Off 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 4: Always Vibrate

2: Speakerphone (Level 1-8)

3: Text Message

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate

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4: Picture Mail

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate

5: Voicemail

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate

6: Alarms

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate

7: App. Volume

1: Volume

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol.

2: Game Vibrate (On/Off)

8: Ready Link

1: Use Ringer Vol. 2: Separate Vol. 3: Always Vibrate

3: Alerts

1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off)

4: Key Tone

1: Tone Type

1: DTMF 2: Xylophone 3: Simple

2: Tone Level

1: Keytone o ff 2: Level 1 - 8

3: Tone Length (Short/Long)

5: TTS

1: TTS Mode (Enable/Disable) 2: TTS Volume (Silence All/Level 1-8)

3: Bluetooth

1: Enable (On/Off )

2: Visibility

1: Always visible 2: Visible for 3min 3: Hidden

3: Device name

4: Device Info

4: PCS Vision

1: Enable Vision 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile

5: Ready Link

1: Enable/Disable (Enable/Disable)

2: Restart Ready Link (Yes/No)

3: List Update

4: R-Link Guard (On/Off)

5: Sounds

1: Tones (Default/Sound 1-6) 2: Notifications (Off/Once/Repeat) 3: Missed Call Alert (Off/Once/Repeat/Continuous) 4: Help

6: Speakerphone (On/Off)

7: Default View (Personal List/Personal Groups)

8: Help

6: Wireless Backup

1: Subscribe

2: Alert (On/Off)

3: Learn More

7: Voice Service

1: Digit Dialing

1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits

2: Sensitivity

1: Commands 2: Names

3: Choice LIsts

1: Name Dialing 2: Digit Dialing 3: Contacts

4: Sound

1: Prompts 2: Digits 3: Names 4: Name Settings

5: Voice Launch

1:Talk Key 2: Talk Key and Flip Open

6: About

8: Security

1: Lock Phone

1: Unlocked 2: On power-up 3: Lock now

2: Lock Service

1: Voice (Lock/Unlock) 2: PCS Vision (Lock/Unlock) 3: Camera (Lock/Unlock) 4: Ready Link (Lock/Unlock)

3: Change Lock

4: Special #

1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty

5: Erase

1: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 2: Erase My Contents (Yes/No) 3: Erase Voice Memo (Yes/No) 4: Erase Pictures (Yes/No) 5: Erase Messages (Yes/No)

6: Default Settings (Yes/No)

7: Reset Phone (Yes/No)

8: Reset Picture Account (Yes/No)

9: Roaming

1: Set Mode

1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Sprint

2: Call Guard (On/Off)

3: Data Roaming (On/Off)

0: Launch Pad

1: Up Key

1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: VoiceSMS Inbox 5: Send Message 6: Send VoiceSMS 7: My Content 8: Web 9: Voice Service 10: Voice Memo 11: Scheduler 12: Alarms 13: Calculator 14: Display 15: Ringer Type 16: Missed Alerts

2: Down Key

3: Left Key

4: Right Key

*: Others

1: Call Setup

1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off)

2: Contact Match (On/Off)

3: Restriction

1: Outgoing Call (Allow all / Contacts only / Special# only)

4: Call Answer

1: Any key 2: Talk key 3: Flip open

5: Auto Answer (CarKit/Headset) (Yes/No)

2: Language

1: English 2: Españ ol

3: Airplane Mode (On/Off)

4: Location (On/Off)

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5: Key Guard (On/Off)

6: Audio Routing

1: Normal 2: Headset Only

7: Headset Mode

1: Voice Call 2: Ready Link 3: Button Off

8: TTY Mode

1: TTY off 2: TTY + Hear 3: TTY + Talk 4: TTY Full

9: Update Phone SW

#: Phone Info

1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced

MY CONTENT

1: Games

1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: Midnight Pool 4: Ms. PAC-MAN DEMO 5: Tetris Demo 6: World Poker Tour Demo 7: ZUMA Demo

2: Ringers

1: Get New Ringers 2: My Content Manager Ringers 3: Ringers Preview

3: Screen Savers

1: Get New Screen Saver 2: My Content Manager Screen Saver 3: Screen Saver Preview

4: Applications

1: Get New Applications 2: My Content Manager Applications 3: eBay Trial 4: ToneMaker 5: Weatherbug Free Trial 6: Instant Msg.

5: Messaging

1: Get New Messaging 2: My Content Manager Messaging

CONTACTS

1: Find

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2: Add New Entry

3: Speed Dial #s

4: Group

1:Unassigned 2: Family 3: Friends 4: Colleague 5: VIPs 6: Empty

5: My Name Card

6: Wireless Backup

1: Subscribe 2: Alert (On/Off) 3: Learn More

7: Services

1: Account Info 2: Customer Ser vice 3: Dir Assist 4: Sprint Operator 5: Sprint Voice Command

IN USE MENU

Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options:

1: Key Mute 2: Call History 3: Contacts 4: 3-Way Call 5: Messaging 6: Voice Memo 7: Tools 8: Phone Info

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Getting Started

Section 1

Section 1A

Setting Up Service

In This Section

⽧ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail

⽧ Sprint PCS Account Passwords

⽧ Getting Help

Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Sprint for assistance with your Sprint PCS Service.

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Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it.

If your phone is not activated, please refer to the activation card included with your phone.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:

1. Press to turn the phone on.

2. Press Unlock ().

To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the

Note:

softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.

3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes,

the code is not visible as you type.)

If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits

Tip:

of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

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Setting Up Your Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

To set up your voicemail:

1. From standby mode, press and hold .

2. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your passcode 䡲 Record your name announcement 䡲 Record your greeting 䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch

Message Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode)

Voicemail Passcode

Note:

If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode.

For more information about using your voicemail, see “Using Voicemail” on page 178.

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Sprint PCS Account Passwords

As a Sprint PCS customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision® account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Password

If you are the account owner, you'll have an account password to sign on to Customer Service. Your default account password is the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for your Sprint PCS Service), you can get a sub-account password at

www.sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

You'll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 178 for more information on your voicemail password.

Sprint PCS Vision Password

With your A640 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts.

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to

www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at

1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

www.sprint .com and to use when calling Sprint

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Getting Help

Visit www.sprint.com

You can go online to:

䢇 Access your account information 䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your

Sprint PCS service plan)

䢇 View and pay your bill 䢇 Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online

billing and automatic payment

䢇 Purchase accessories 䢇 Shop for the latest phones 䢇 View available Sprint PCS service plans and options 䢇 Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision and other great

products like Sprint PCS Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers, and more

Reaching Sprint Customer Service

You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:

䢇 Dial on your wireless phone.

䢇 Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com. 䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-888-211-4727 (Consumer customers)

or 1-888-788-4727 (Business customers).

䢇 Write to us at Sprint Customer Service, P.O. Box 8077,

London, KY 40742.

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Receiving Automated Invoicing Information

For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes balance due, payment received, invoicing cycle, and an estimate of the number of minutes used since your last invoicing cycle.

To access automated invoicing information:

䊳 Press .

This service may not be available in all Affiliate areas.

Note:

Sprint 411

You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint 411, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you will be billed for airtime.

To call Sprint 411:

䊳 Press .

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Sprint Operator Services

Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

To access Sprint Operator Services:

䊳 Press .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

www.sprint .com.

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Your Phone

Section 2

Section 2A

Your Phone: The Basics

In This Section

⽧ Front View of Your Phone

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen

⽧ Features of Your Phone

⽧ Turning You r Pho ne On and Off

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

⽧ Navigating Through Phone Menus

⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number

⽧ Making and Answering Calls

⽧ Entering Text

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide

you through the basic functions and calling features of your phone.

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Front View of Your Phone

1. Speaker

2. Display Screen

3. Ready Link Key

4. Headset Jack

5. Left Softkey

6. TALK Key

7. Volume Key

8. Voicemail Key

9. Numeric Keypad

10. Shift/Asterisk Key

12. Power Interface

11. Standard Interface/ Accessory Connector

Connector

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22. Navigation Key

21. Right Softkey

20. Menu/OK Key

19. END/POWER Key

18. Speakerphone/ Voice Signal Key

17. BACK/CLEAR Key

16. Camera Key

15. Space/Pound Key

14. Plus Code

Dialing Key

13. Microphone

Key Functions

1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the

different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.

2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to

operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

3. Ready Link Key press to activate Ready Link mode.

4. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset

for convenient, hands-free conversations.

5. Left Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or menu

items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.

6. Talk Key allows you to place or receive calls, answer Call

Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial.

7. Vol ume Key allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.

8. Voicemail Key allows you to press and hold to

automatically dial your voicemail.

9. Numeric Keypad allows you to enter numbers, letters,

and characters.

10. Shift/Asterisk Key enters the asterisk [*] character for

calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode.

11. Standard Interface/Accessory Connector allows you to

connect optional charging accessories and accessory cables to your phone.

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12. Power Interface Connector allows you to plug in the travel

charger that was included with your phone.

13. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

14. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the

international access code for the country in which you are located (for instance, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

15. Space/Pound Key enters the pound [#] character for

calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.

16. Camera Key allows you to capture a picture when you

are in camera mode.

17. Back/Clear Key deletes characters from the display in

text entry mode. When in a menu, press the Back key to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.

18. Speakerphone/Voice Signal Key in stand-by mode, press

and hold to launch voice signal. Press once to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and hold with the Ready Link key to disable/enable the key guard. While on a call, press to turn speakerphone on or off.

19. End Key/Power ends a call. Press and hold this key for

two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode and mute the ringer.

20. Menu/OK allows you to access the menu screen. It also

allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu.

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21. Right Softkey allows you to select softkey actions or

menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen.

22. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone’s menu

options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.

䡲 Press Up to access Missed Alerts. 䡲 Press Down to access My Content. 䡲 Press Right to access the We b. 䡲 Press Left to access Send Message.

(Keys can be reassigned to create customized shortcuts.)

Viewing the Display Screen

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the

Tip:

main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active.

indicates that you are sending information.

indicates that you are receiving information.

indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive.

indicates Ready Link is being used.

indicates Ready Link is disabled.

indicates Ready Link/Speaker On is enabled.

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indicates that position location is active.

indicates that position location is inactive.

indicates that your phone is in Web security mode.

indicates that your phone is roaming.

indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to dial your voicemail box.

indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox.

indicates that the text message has been read.

indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox.

indicates that you have read the urgent message.

indicates that there is an unread URL message.

indicates that you have read the URL message.

indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message.

indicates that you have read the urgent URL message.

indicates that the message was sent.

indicates that the message failed to be sent.

indicates that you have a pending message.

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indicates that the message is a draft.

indicates that there is an unread Text VoiceSMS message in your inbox.

indicates that the Text VoiceSMS message has been read.

indicates that there is a new SMS Voice message in your inbox.

indicates that you have listened to the SMS Voice message.

indicates that your message is locked.

indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode.

indicates that the TTY option is on.

indicates that your phone has a ringer volume set and the vibrate option is checked.

indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1 - 8 or that 1-Beep is selected.

indicates that your ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is checked.

indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned off and the vibrate option is not checked.

indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.

tells you a call is in progress.

means your phone cannot find a signal.

displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.

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shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shows fully charged in idle mode.)

shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shows fully discharged in idle mode.)

indicates that the camera is enabled.

indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture.

indicates that the brightness has been set manually.

indicates that the white balance setting automatically adjusts for the conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures outdoors on bright sunny days.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures outdoors under cloudy conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten. This is used for taking pictures indoors under normal lighting conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions.

indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors.

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indicates that a picture has been assigned a function. An example may be Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call.

indicates that a picture has been saved to your phone.

indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an online album or folder.

indicates that a picture has been downloaded to from an online album or folder.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected.

indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled.

Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by

Note:

letting you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience, on page 79.)

Features of Your Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The A640 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

䢇 Dual band/tri-mode capability allows you to make and

receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where Sprint has implemented roaming agreements (page 79).

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䢇 Sprint PCS Ready Link® provides instant walkie-talkie–

style communication between two or more Ready Link users (up to six on a group call) (page 143).

䢇 Sprint PCS Vision provides access to the wireless Internet

in digital mode (page 195).

䢇 Sprint PCS® Mail (page 204), SMS Text Messaging (page

186), and SMS Voice Messaging (page 189) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities.

䢇 Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers

by speaking someone’s name or the digits of that person’s phone number (page 217).

䢇 Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can

be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are (page 206). Additional charges may apply.

䢇 The Contacts list allows you to store up to 299 entries,

with up to five phone numbers per entry (page 91).

䢇 The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information

management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 103).

䢇 Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in

connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 57).

䢇 Your phone’s external LCD display allows you to monitor

the phone’s status and to see who’s calling without opening the phone.

䢇 T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one

keypress per letter (page 43).

䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two

keypresses (page 41).

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

To tu rn yo ur ph on e o n:

䊳 Press and release .

Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on).

The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power

Note:

when you are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your P hone Off

To tu rn yo ur ph on e o ff :

䊳 Press and hold for two seconds until you see the

powering-down animation on the display screen.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

War nin g!

Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They’re also available at

www.sprint.com – click the Wireless link under

“Personal,” and then click Accessories under “Shop Sprint PCS Online.”

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Battery Capacity

Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.8 hours of continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,

Note:

and browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.

Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and

Tip:

charge the battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

To install the Li-Ion battery:

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the

phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gently press down until it snaps into place.

2. Install the protective cover by lining up the tabs at a

and gently press up until the cover snaps into place.

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Removing the Battery

To remove your battery:

1. Remove the protective cover by pressing down on the

back of the cover and sliding it towards the back of the handset.

2. Grip the battery at the bottom and pull up and out at a

45-degree angle.

Charging the Battery

Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upperright corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.

Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

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Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

Using the Travel Charger

To use the travel charger provided with your phone:

䊳 Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s

power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet.

䡲 A charging icon located in the top right corner of the

outside LCD lets you know the battery is charging.

䡲 An onscreen indicator lets you know that the battery

is charged.

It takes about three hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.

UL Certified Travel Adapter

The Travel Adapter for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN THE U.S.A., USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.

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Navigating Through Phone Menus

The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times.

To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left.

For a diagram of your phone’s menu, please see “Your Phone’s Menu” on page iii.

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, menu options are highlighted. Select any numbered option by simply pressing the corresponding number on the phone’s keypad. You may also select any item by highlighting it and pressing

For example, if you want to view your last incoming call:

1. Select Menu ( ) to access the main menu.

2. Select Call History by pressing or by highlighting it

and pressing

3. Select Incoming Calls by pressing or by highlighting

it and pressing are displayed on the screen.)

. (If you have received any calls, they

For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into

Note:

“Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls.”

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Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

䊳 Press .

To return to standby mode:

䊳 Press .

Displaying Your Phone Number

Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you.

To di sp la y y ou r p ho ne nu mb er :

䊳 Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number.

(Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.)

To select Menu, press the menu key. To select menu options

Note:

(such as Settings, above), highlight the option and press OK. (If the menu options are numbered, you may also select an option simply by pressing the corresponding number key.)

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Making and Answering Calls

Holding Your Phone

Since the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal possible is achieved. The orbital internal antenna is located near the hinge of your handset.

ATTENTION

Incorrect

Correct

Obstructing the internal

antenna could inhibit

call performance.

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Making Calls

Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number, press , and you’re on your way to clear calls.

To make a call using your keypad:

1. Make sure your phone is on.

2. Enter a phone number from standby mode. (If you make

a mistake while dialing, press a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.)

3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and

Call Guard is enabled, press and then . See “Using Call Guard” on page 82.)

4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.

To redial your previous call, press TAL K twice.

Tip:

You can also place calls from your phone by using the Contacts menu (page 93), Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 217), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40), using Voice Dial (page 115), and using your Call History listings (page 88).

to erase one digit at

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Dialing Options

When you enter numbers in standby mode, select Options ( ) to see the following dialing options.

To initiate an option, press the corresponding softkey button.

䢇 4-Digit Dial dials the four digits displayed onscreen. 䢇 Dial dials the number or digits displayed. 䢇 Send Msg allows you to send text messages, picture

messages, SMS Voice messages, or handwritten messages, with attachments to the number being dialed.

䢇 Save allows you to enter a seven- or ten-digit number

(phone number and area code) and press Options (right softkey) > Save to save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 37.)

䢇 Find allows you to enter a digit or string of digits, press

Options (right softkey), and then press Search to display Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 38.)

䢇 Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue

dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 39.)

䢇 2sec Pause allows you to enter a two-second pause. The

phone will pause and then continue dialing without any additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 39.)

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Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call:

1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off,

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on

your phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode” on page 66 for more information.)

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

䢇 The phone rings and/or vibrates. 䢇 The backlight illuminates. 䢇 The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available.

If Call Answer is set to Tal k Ke y, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.

䢇 Answer to answer the call. 䢇 Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.

To quiet the ringer, press the back, end, or volume key.

Tip:

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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.

To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:

䊳 Select Answer to answer the call. (See “Using Call

Guard” on page 82 for additional information.)

When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to

Note:

voicemail.

Ending a Call

To disconnect a call when you are finished:

䊳 Close the phone or press .

Missed Call Notification

When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen.

To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:

䊳 Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone

number, press .)

To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode:

1. Select Menu > Call History > Missed Calls.

2. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .

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Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.

When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically

Note:

enters Emergency mode.

During an emergency call, press Options (right softkey) to display your options. To select an option, highlight it and press

䢇 Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the

䢇 To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is

Tip:

To exit Emergency mode:

phone is locked).

unlocked), press the key.

Press Options (right softkey) and then Phone Info & Phone

Number to display your phone number during an emergency

call.

1. Press to end a 911 call.

2. Press until Emergency mode is exited.

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In-Call Options

Pressing Options (right softkey) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu:

War nin g!

䢇 Key Mute/Unmute allows you to mute the microphone on

Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use.

your handset so the caller is unable to hear any sound.

䢇 Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming,

Missed, and Recent calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.

䢇 Contacts accesses the Contacts menu. 䢇 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the

same time. (For more information, see “Making a ThreeWay Call” on page 192.)

䢇 Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options. 䢇 Vo ice Mem o allows you to record incoming audio from

your conversation. (For more information, see “Voice Memos” on page 120.)

䢇 Tools accesses the Tools menu options. 䢇 Phone Info displays the following menu options:

䡲 Phone Number 䡲 Icon Glossary 䡲 Ve rsi on 䡲 Advanced

During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it to mute the phone’s microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone.

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End-of-Call Options

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The right softkey displays the Next > Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below.)

After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Highlight the desired entry and press the Right Softkey to display the option Next > Call Again.

The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified

Note:

as No ID or Restricted.

Saving a Phone Number

Your phone can store up to five phone numbers in each Contacts entry for up to a total of 299 phone numbers. Each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page

91.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Enter a phone number and press .

2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press .

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The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved

Note:

in the Contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the Contacts.

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If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find

Note:

screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional number to the selected entry.

3. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home,

Wor k, Pager, or Others) and press .

4. Enter a name for the entry using the numeric keys. After

pressing a key for the first letter, press to select the desired entry method T9(English), Alpha, Symbol , or

Number. (See “Entering Text” on page 42.)

5. When you have finished entering the name, press to

return to the Contacts entry.

6. Press for Done to save the entry.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers.

To find a phone number:

1. While in standby mode, enter three or more of the last

digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.)

2. Press Options () and select Find. (All Contacts entries

matching the entered numbers will be displayed.)

3. To display the Contacts entry that contains the phone

number you entered, highlight the entry and press . To dial the number, press .

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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your phone:

䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press

the left softkey button.

䢇 2-sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers

after two seconds.

You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and

Note:

combine two-second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Press Options ( ) and select either Hard Pause or 2sec

Pause.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Press .

– or – Press Options () > Save to save the number in your Contacts.

When dialing a number with a hard pause, press Talk to send

Note

the next set of numbers.

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Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).

To make a call using Plus Code Dialing:

1. Press and hold until a “+” appears on your phone

display.

2. Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling

and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.)

Dialing From the Contacts List

To dial directly from a Contacts entry:

1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find.

Shortcut:

2. Highlight the entry you want to call and press .

Press Contact s (right softkey) to list entries.

– or – To dial another number from the entry, highlight the name and press , highlight the number you wish to call, and press .

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Using Speed Dialing

You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2-9 or two keypresses for locations 10-99.

To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2-9:

䊳 Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately

two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the name and number of the speed dial.

To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10-99:

1. Press the first digit.

2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two

seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows the name and number of the speed dial.

Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when

Note:

you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).

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Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging).

To change the character input mode:

1. When you display a screen where you can enter text,

press the right softkey to change the character input mode.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 T9(English) to enter text using a predictive text

entering system that reduces the number of keys that need to be pressed while entering a word (see page 43).

䡲 Alpha to cycle through the alpha characters

associated with the letters on the keypad (see page 44).

䡲 Sym bol to enter symbols (see page 45). 䡲 Number to enter numbers by pressing the numbers

on the keypad (see page 45).

䡲 Preset Msg to enter preprogrammed messages (see

page 45).

䡲 Recent Msg to enter a message from a list of

previous messages.

䡲 Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 45).

When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter

Tip:

capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc).

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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.)

T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.)

To enter a word using T9(English) Text Input:

1. Select the T9(English) character input mode. (See

“Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.)

2. Press the corresponding keys once per letter to enter a

word. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press

.) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to delete an entire entry.)

If the word you want is not displayed after you have entered all the letters, press to scroll through additional word selections. To accept a word and insert a space, press .

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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

To enter characters by tapping the keypad:

1. Select the Alpha mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input

Mode” on page 42.)

2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the

desired letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times, three times, and three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to delete an entire entry

By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

Characters scroll in the following order:

. ,@ 1 ?! * # / T U V 8

A B C 2 W X Y Z 9

D E F 3 0

G H I 4 Space

J K L 5 Shift

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages

To enter numbers:

䊳 Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key.

(See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.)

To en te r s ym bo ls :

䊳 Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character

Input Mode” on page 42.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.

To enter “emoticons” (smileys):

䊳 Select the Emoticons mode and press the

appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 42.)

To enter preset messages:

1. Select the Preset Msg mode. (See “Selecting a Character

Input Mode” on page 42.)

2. Scroll to the desired preprogrammed message and

press

Note:

Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter preset messages, such as “Meet me at,” “Let’s get lunch,” or a customized preset message of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 60.)

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Section 2B

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

In This Section

⽧ Sound Settings

⽧ Display Settings

⽧ Location Settings

⽧ Messaging Settings

⽧ Airplane Mode

⽧ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

⽧ Updating Phone Software

⽧ Phone Setup Options

⽧ Call Setup Options

Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your

phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

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Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.

䢇 Preprogrammed Ringers include a variety of standard

ringer types.

䢇 Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without

disturbing others.

䢇 Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your

phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 206.)

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring.

To select a ringer type for voice calls:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >

Voi ce Calls.

2. Select With Caller ID or No Caller ID.

3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents

and press . (The list of ringers or videos is displayed.)

4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available

ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

5. Press .

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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages

To select a ringer type for messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >

Messages.

2. Select Voi ce ma il , Text Message or Picture Mail.

3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents

and press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)

4. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available

ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

5. Press to assign the desired ringer.

Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events

To select a ringer type for scheduled events:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Schedule.

2. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Contents

and press . (The list of preprogrammed ringers is displayed.)

3. Use your navigation key to scroll through the available

ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.

4. Press to assign the desired ringer.

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Selecting Ringer Types for Roam Ringer

To select a ringer type for roam ringer:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type >

Roam Ringer.

2. Select Normal or Distinctive and press .

Selecting a Key Tone

Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a keypress. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.)

To se le ct a k ey to ne :

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone.

2. Select Tone Typ e and press

3. Select DTMF, Xylophone, or Simple and press .

Key Tone Level

Your phone allows you to set the desired volume level of the key tones.

To set the key tone level:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone > Tone Le ve l

2. Press left or right until you hear the desired tone

level and press

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Key Tone Length

The key tone length allows you to choose between short or long tones when pressing a key. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.

To set the key tone length:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone >

Tone Length.

2. Select Short or Long and press

Adjusting the Phone’s Ringer Volume

You can adjust your phone’s ringer volume to suit your needs and your environment.

To adjust your phone’s ringer volume:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Vol um e.

2. Select Ringer.

3. Use the navigation key to choose a volume level and

select

Done (). (

ringer vibrate at any volume level.)

You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the

Tip:

earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.

Select Always Vibrate to make the

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Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

You can adjust your phone’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

To adjust your phone’s volume settings:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Vol um e.

2. Select Ringer, Speakerphone, Text Me ssag e, Picture Mail,

Voi ce ma il , Alarms, App. Volume, or Ready Link and

press .

3. Select Use Ringer Volume to use the ringer settings, or

select Separate Volume.

4. Use the navigation key to choose a volume level and

select

Done (). (

ringer vibrate at any volume level.)

Select Always Vibrate to make the

Alert Notification

Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected.

To enable or disable alert sounds:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts.

2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect , Sig. Fade Tone, or

Power On/Off and press .

If Power On /Off is selected, choose On or Off and press OK.

Note:

3. Select On or Off and press .

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Silence All

There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off.

To activate Silence All:

䊳 With the phone open, press and hold the volume

key down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”)

To deactivate Silence All:

䊳 Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired

volume level.

TTS

TTS or Text to Speech allows you to have the menu items read aloud as they are selected in the menu. When TTS is enabled, the key tone sound will be turned off.

To en ab le TT S:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Mode.

2. Press the navigation key up or d own to select Enable and

press .

To change the volume:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > TTS > TTS Volume.

2. Press the navigation key left or right to select the

desired volume level and press .

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Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone’s default greeting (“Sprint”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.

To display or change your greeting:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Greeting > Custom.

2. Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and press

. (See “Entering Text” on page 42.) (To erase the existing greeting one character at a time, press . To erase the entire greeting, press and hold .)

Changing the Backlight Time Length

The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any keypress is made.

To change the backlight setting:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight >

Main Display.

2. Select a time setting and press .

To change the keypad setting:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Keypa d.

2. Select a time setting and press .

Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby

Note:

times.

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Changing the Display Screen

Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen and when in standby mode.

To change the display images on main LCD:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Screen Saver.

2. Select Preset Image, My Content, or My Albums and

press .

3. Choose the desired image and press to assign it as a

screen saver.

Changing the Brightness

You can adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings.

To adjust the display’s contrast:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness.

2. Press your navigation key left or right to adjust the

brightness and press

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style

Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen.

To select the display’s menu style:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display >

2. Select Grid style 1 or Grid style 2 to view each main menu

item as a single screen icon, or List style to view the main menu as a list, and press .

Menu Style.

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Changing the Font Color

You can customize your phone’s display font by selecting a color scheme or style to reflect your personality.

To change the display’s theme color:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font

> Color.

2. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and

press .

Changing the Dialing Font

This setting allows you to adjust the display appearance when dialing phone numbers.

To change the dialing font:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font

2. Select Large, Medium, or Small and press

Size

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Location Settings

Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your

Note:

position using GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.

To enable your phone’s Location feature:

1. Select Menu > Settings

> Others >

disclaimer is displayed.)

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On or Off press

When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen

will display the icon. When Location is turned off, the

icon will be displayed.

Location

. (The Location

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Messaging Settings

Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 203.)

Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.

Setting Message Alerts

When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert.

To hear an alert when you receive a new message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging

> Settings >

2. Select Alert Vol um e, Alert Type, or Reminder and

press .

3. Select the desired options and press .

Message Alerts.

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Deleting Old Messages

You can delete messages that you’ve already read whenever you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full.

To automatically delete read messages:

1. Select Menu > Messaging

> Settings >

Auto Erase.

2. Select Ye s or No and press .

Adding a Customized Signature

Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality.

To add a customized signature to each sent message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging

> Settings > Edit

Signature

2. Select On and press . (If you do not wish to attach a

signature to your outgoing messages, select Off and press

3. Enter your signature and press Done ( ). (See

“Entering Text” on page 42.)

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Managing Preset Messages

Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list (up to 20 messages total).

To edit or delete a preset message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging

(The list of preset messages is displayed.)

> Settings >

Preset Messages.

2. To edit or delete a preset message, highlight it and press

Edit ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 42.)

– or –

Select Options (), and then select Erase to delete the

selected message. Select Ye s to confirm. (Select No to cancel the deletion.)

To add a new preset message:

1. Select Menu > Messaging

(The list of preset messages is displayed.)

> Settings >

Preset Messages.

2. To add a new message, select the desired message

location, press Options () and select Add New.

3. Enter your message (see “Entering Text” on page 42),

and press . (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.)

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Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, and Voice Memos when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

To set your phone to Airplane Mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings

> Others >

Airplane Mode

2. Read the disclaimer and press .

3. Select On or Off and press

While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.”

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone.

Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

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When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing . Then provide the state TRS with this number: 866-727-4889.

To turn TTY Options on or off:

1. Press

Menu > Settings > Others > TTY Mode from standby

mode. (An informational message is displayed.)

2. Press .

3. Select TTY Off, TTY + Hear, TTY+ Talk, or TTY Full and

press .

In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon

Note:

when a headset or TTY device is plugged in.

If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.

WAR NI NG

911 Emergency Calling

Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAP community are currently working to resolve this.

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Updating Phone Software

The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no Contacts entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted.

To update your phone:

1. Press

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone SW from

standby mode.

Phone Setup Options

Display Language

You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.

To assign a language for the phone’s display:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language.

2. Select English or Español and press .

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Call Setup Options

Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options:

䢇 Abbreviated Dial allows you to program a five- or six-digit

prefix for commonly used phone numbers.

䢇 Contact Match allows you to turn the Contacts matching

feature on or off.

䢇 Restriction allows you to restrict outgoing calls. 䢇 Call Answer allows you to set up how you answer

incoming calls.

䢇 Auto Answer allows you to answer incoming calls

automatically with the optional hands-free car kit.

Abbreviated Dialing

Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed.

To set up abbreviated dialing:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial.

2. Select On or Off and press .

3. Input the five- or six-digit prefix (for example, area code

and prefix) and press .

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Making an Abbreviated Dial Call

To ma ke a c al l:

1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone

number.

2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the

prefix digits displayed.

If there is more than one Contacts entry that matches the last

Note:

four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call.

3. Press to make the call.

Contact Match

With the Contact Match feature, your phone displays the contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list.

To access Contact Match:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup >

Contact Match.

2. Select On or Off and press .

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Restriction

Allows you to restrict outgoing call options by selecting one of the following options:

䢇 Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made (no

restrictions).

䢇 Contacts only to allow outgoing calls to only those

numbers saved in the Contacts list.

䢇 Special# only to allow outgoing calls to only the numbers

set up in the special numbers list. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 73.)

To access call restriction:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Restriction.

2. Enter your lock code.

3. Select Outgoing Call and press .

4. Select Allow all, Contacts only, or Special# only and

press .

Call Answer Mode

You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone.

To set call answer mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings

2. To select an option, highlight it and press

䡲 Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by

opening the phone or pressing any key.

䡲 Ta lk key to require

incoming calls

䡲 Flip open to answer the call when the phone is

opened.

Others > Call Setup > Call Answer.

to be pressed to answer all

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Auto Answer Mode

You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or a headset.

To set Auto Answer mode:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup >

Auto Answer.

2. Select Ye s to answer calls automatically when the phone

is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in Auto Answer mode even if you are not present.

Your Phone’s Settings

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Section 2C

Setting Your Phone’s Security

In This Section

⽧ Accessing the Security Menu

⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

⽧ Lock Services

⽧ Using Special Numbers

⽧ Erasing Contacts

⽧ Erasing My Content

⽧ Erasing Voice Memos

⽧ Erasing Pictures

⽧ Erasing Messages

⽧ Default Settings

⽧ Resetting Your Phone

⽧ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision

Your Phone’s S ecurit y

By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize

you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.

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Accessing the Security Menu

All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu.

To access the Security menu:

1. Select Menu > Settings

Security

2. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu.

If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits

Tip:

of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727).

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 73.)

To lock your phone:

1. From the Security menu, select Lock Phone.

2. Highlight Lock now and press . (To set your phone to

lock the next time it is turned on, select On power-up and press

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Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:

1. From standby mode, press Tal k, Left/Right softkey,

Vol um e key, or Menu/OK key.

2. Enter your lock code.

Calling in Lock Mode

You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 73.)

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

䊳 To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint

Customer Service, enter the phone number and press

Changing the Lock Code

To change your lock code:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Change Lock.

4. Enter your new lock code and press Next ().

5. Re-enter your new lock code and press Done ().

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Lock Services

This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access the Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.

Locking Voice Services

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Lock Service and press .

4. Select Voi ce and press .

5. Select Lock and press .

Locking Sprint PCS Vision

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Lock Service and press .

4. Select PCS Vision and press .

5. Select Lock and press .

Locking Camera

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Lock Service and press .

4. Select Camera and press .

5. Select Lock and press .

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Locking Ready Link

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Lock Service and press .

4. Select Ready Link and press .

5. Select Lock and press .

Using Special Numbers

Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked.

You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries. (The same number may be in both directories.)

To add or replace a special number:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Special #.

4. Select a location for your entry and press .

5. Enter the number and press

There are no speed dial options associated with special

Note:

numbers.

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Your Phone’s S ecurit y

Erasing Contacts

You can quickly and easily erase all the contents of your Contacts list.

To erase all the names and numbers in your Contacts:

1. Select Menu > Settings

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Erase > Erase Contact

4. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your

Contacts entries, select Yes and press .

Security

Erasing My Content

You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone.

To erase all downloads:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Erase > Erase My Contents.

4. If you are certain that you would like to erase all content

downloaded to your phone, select Yes and press .

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Erasing Voice Memos

You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all voice memos saved in your phone.

To erase all voice memos:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Erase > Erase Voice Memo.

If you are certain that you would like to erase all voice memos saved in your phone, select Yes and press .

Erasing Pictures

You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all pictures saved in your phone.

To erase all pictures:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Erase > Erase Pictures.

If you are certain that you would like to erase all pictures saved in your phone, select Yes and press .

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Erasing Messages

You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all messages saved in your phone.

To erase all messages:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Erase > Erase Messages.

If you are certain that you would like to erase all messages saved in your phone, select Yes and press .

Default Settings

The default settings option restores only those options that were set at the factory, including screen savers and ringer options.

To reset to default settings:

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Default Settings

4. Select Ye s and press .

5. Select Ye s again and press to confirm.

and press .

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Resetting Your Phone

Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are also deleted when resetting your phone.)

Caution!

To re se t y ou r p ho ne :

Resetting your phone deletes all files that you have downloaded.

1. Select Menu > Settings > Security.

2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.)

3. Select Reset Phone

and press .

4. If you are certain that you would like to restore all the

factory settings, select Yes and press .

Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision

Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services

You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable Sprint PCS Vision services again at any time.

To disable Sprint PCS Vision services:

䊳 Select Menu > Settings > PCS Vision > Disable Vision.

(A message will appear.)

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To enable Sprint PCS Vision services:

䊳 Select Menu > Settings > PCS Vision > Enable Vision.

(A message will appear.)

Sprint A640 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Your Phone’s Menu

Getting Started

Setting Up Service

Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Sprint PCS Account Passwords

Getting Help

Your Phone

Your Phone: The Basics

Front View of Your Phone

Key Functions

Viewing the Display Screen

Features of Your Phone

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

Navigating Through Phone Menus

Displaying Your Phone Number

Making and Answering Calls

Holding Your Phone

Making Calls

Dialing Options

Answering Calls

Missed Call Notification

Calling Emergency Numbers

In-Call Options

End-of-Call Options

Saving a Phone Number

Finding a Phone Number

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

Plus (+) Code Dialing

Dialing From the Contacts List

Using Speed Dialing

Entering Text

Selecting a Character Input Mode

Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad

Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages

Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Selecting a Key Tone

Key Tone Level

Key Tone Length

Adjusting the Phone’s Ringer Volume

Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings

Alert Notification

Silence All

Display Settings

Changing the Text Greeting

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Changing the Display Screen

Changing the Brightness

Changing the Phone’s Menu Style

Changing the Font Color

Changing the Dialing Font

Location Settings

Messaging Settings

Airplane Mode

TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service

Updating Phone Software

Phone Setup Options

Display Language

Call Setup Options

Abbreviated Dialing

Contact Match

Restriction

Call Answer Mode

Auto Answer Mode

Setting Your Phone’s Security

Accessing the Security Menu

Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature

Locking Your Phone

Unlocking Your Phone

Calling in Lock Mode

Changing the Lock Code